Fluorite triplet
Takahashi
Tokyo, Japan
The FCT-65D is a low-dispersion Fluorite Triplet refractor. It has a 400mm focal length and a f/6.2 focal ratio, and a high Strehl ratio of .98. It also comes with a camera-angle adjuster and can be equipped with different Takahashi reducers, as well as dovetail plates and aluminum rings to accompany the new design.
$1,670.00
sales@takahashiamerica.com
https://takahashiamerica.com
On the fast track
Sky-Watcher
Torrance, CA
The Wave 100i Strainwave Mount is designed with portability and precision in mind. It has a 22-pound (15 kilogram) payload capacity and a quick tracking mechanism with a slew rate of 7.5 degrees per second. It also features EQ and AZ tracking modes, dual hybrid saddles, a 90-degree latitude range, and a red backlit latitude display.
$1,695.00
support@skywatcherusa.com
www.skywatcherusa.com
Inside JWST
National Geographic
New York, NY
Infinite Cosmos: Visions From the James Webb Space Telescope by Ethan Siegel tells the story of the space telescope’s journey from its conception to its current status: exploring the universe. The 224-page book contains more than 100 photos of the telescope, as well as JWST astronomical objects.
$50.00
1-800-733-3000
www.penguinrandomhouse.com
